Hawaii Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Hawaii Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day Exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 29-30, 2025 |
| Exam Fee: | $500 |
The Hawaii Bar Exam is a 2-day examination. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute MEE (Multistate Essay Exam) essay questions, then two 90-minute MPT (Multistate Performance Test) questions, a Legal Ethics Examination, and finally a half-hour multiple-choice exam (15 questions). Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Constitutional Law, Contracts (including UCC Article 2: Sales), Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure (both Hawaii Civil Procedure and Federal Civil Procedure), Evidence, Real Property, Torts, Business Associations (including Corporations, Agency, Partnerships, and LLCs), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts and Estates (including Wills, Trusts, and Future Interests), and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9).
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE is required for admission. The MPRE must be taken and passed not earlier than 2 years before the Hawaii Bar Examination, and the MPRE score must be officially reported to the Board not later than 1 year after date of notification of passing the Hawaii Bar Examination.Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide
How is the exam scored?
The Hawaii Bar Exam is scored 50% on the MBE and 50% on the written portion (MEE and MPT), a total passing score of 268 is required.
When are the results released?
The results are typically released 6-8 weeks after the exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Hawaii does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about reciprocity across states?
Hawaii does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Board of Examiners Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.courts.state.hi.us/
Tel: (808) 539-4977
